Exactly what does it mean to pay yourself first? Overall, it means that your top priority should be to put a certain amount of money into your savings and/or investment accounts before you pay your monthly expenses, such as your rent or mortgage payment, car payment, student loan payment and so forth. This could help …
Some Gen Zers are looking to buy homes Despite the ongoing economic turmoil wrought by the COVID-19 outbreak, many members of Generation Z (born after 1996) are attending college, starting their careers and even buying homes for the first time. Gen Zers comprise just under 10% of potential homebuyers in any of the nation’s largest metros. But …
We all want to make more money While most of us have our own personal and specific financial goals, we also share many common goals and generally want similar outcomes when it comes to money. We want to earn more money. We want to retire at a reasonable age. We want to improve the relationship …
This year has been rough. And to make matters worse, some of the financial advice given out during 2020 has been awful. Here’s our list of the worst financial advice in 2020. Let’s start by looking at some of the terrible “day-to-day” advice. This is bad guidance that could affect your everyday lives and choices, …
Selling chicken and waffles was always going to be a bit of an uphill battle in a San Francisco neighborhood best known for its sporty young residents, their pilates studios and salad spots. That didn’t stop restaurateur Mohammed Hamdan from setting his sights on a new storefront on Chestnut Street, the Marina neighborhood’s popular shopping …
These tips will make your life rich for two reasons: realizing the joy of living in the moment, and acknowledging the need to plan for the future. No complaining about the past here. Just sound tips for the here and now — which will also hold you in good stead for what’s to come. Image …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) today filed a complaint against PGX Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries Progrexion Marketing Inc., Progrexion Teleservices Inc., eFolks LLC, and CreditRepair.com Inc.; and against John C. Heath, Attorney at Law PLLC, which does business as Lexington Law. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. district court in Utah, alleges …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) recently announced a settlement with Student CU Connect CUSO, LLC (CUSO), a company set up to hold and manage private loans for students at ITT Technical Institute. The Bureau filed a complaint and a proposed stipulated judgment in federal district court for the Southern District of …
The popularity of video streaming services has taken off in the past few years. It’s become easier to stream video through smart TVs, streaming boxes that connect to your not-so-smart TV, and even streaming sticks. These devices let you stream video through popular apps like Hulu, Netflix, SlingTV, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube TV. Unfortunately, …
Callers falsely claimed company represented Google, sought fees between $300 and $700 for first-page placement in online search results listings At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S. district court in Florida granted summary judgment against two individuals, approved six settlement agreements involving 11 defendants, and entered a default judgment against the remaining seven defendants, …
